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MQ-25 Product Review Engineer (Liaison Engineering)

Boeing · Mascoutah, IL

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Walk me through a time you found a non-conformance on the production floor. How did you figure out root cause, and what disposition did you land on?

whether the candidate has actually run a non-conformance investigation start to finish, not just reviewed paperwork

Tell me about a Material Review Board you've sat on or supported. What was your role and how did the board reach its decision?

actual MRB exposure versus generic quality-process knowledge

Tell me about a time your engineering disposition was challenged by production, quality, or a supplier. How did you handle the disagreement?

how they hold a technical position under pushback without stalling the schedule or caving without justification

Describe a situation where you had to develop an interim fix to keep something moving while the final engineering solution was still being worked out.

comfort with the reality of production timelines and ability to manage risk with a temporary solution

Have you worked with a defense customer before, and what was different about how you communicated technical issues to them compared to a commercial customer?

experience navigating government customer expectations and formality

Tell me about a time you had to explain a technical disposition to someone without an engineering background, like a mechanic or a program manager.

communication skill across disciplines, which is central to a liaison role

Technical

What's the difference between a use-as-is disposition, a repair, and a rework, and how do you decide which one is defensible?

real fluency with engineering disposition categories, not just familiarity with the term MRB

How do you determine whether a deviation affects design intent versus something that's just a cosmetic or process variance?

grasp of engineering judgment around design intent, which is the core skill of the liaison role

What tools have you used for configuration and change management, like Team Center or NX, and how did you use them day to day?

hands-on familiarity with the specific PLM and CAD tools this role runs on

How do you go about doing root cause analysis when the failure mode isn't obvious and the standard process doesn't have an answer?

depth of root-cause methodology beyond checklist troubleshooting

Situational

Say a mechanic on the floor finds a part that's out of tolerance and the line is waiting on your call. Walk me through what you do in the next hour.

how they triage under production pressure and whether they understand the cost of holding a line versus the risk of a bad disposition

You're in the build environment and a supplier's build partner keeps having the same non-conformance recur. How do you approach getting to a real fix instead of another one-off disposition?

ability to move from firefighting individual defects to systemic process improvement

If you noticed a recurring pattern in field or production data pointing to a design weakness nobody had flagged yet, what would you do with that information?

initiative and whether they think beyond individual tickets toward proactive product improvement

Given the security clearance and export control requirements on this program, have you worked in a controlled or classified environment before, and what did that change about how you did your job?

readiness for the compliance and information-handling constraints specific to defense production work

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The full job description

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MQ-25 Product Review Engineer (Liaison Engineering) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Defense, Space & Security team is seeking a Product Review Engineer (Liaison Engineer) to support MQ-25 production at MAA . In this role, you’ll be part of a highly collaborative environment where your engineering expertise directly supports production, product integrity, safety, and mission readiness. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer who thrives in a dynamic build environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to help deliver high-quality products in support of the MQ-25 program. Position Overview As a Liaison Engineer , you will apply Boeing design principles and engineering judgment to assess, analyze, and resolve product and process issues throughout the product lifecycle. You’ll work cross-functionally with production, quality, suppliers, and engineering teams to investigate non-conformances, develop sound technical dispositions, and help drive timely, effective solutions. You will also help identify opportunities for product and process improvement, support design reviews and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and represent engineering in the build environment for MQ-25 production. Key Responsibilities • Apply knowledge of Boeing design principles to assess and resolve product and process issues throughout MQ-25 production. • Analyze design non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and develop engineering dispositions. • Research and resolve technical, operational, and quality issues that cannot be addressed through standard customer or production processes. • Develop interim and final engineering solutions to support safe, effective product operation. • Identify, document, and evaluate reported problems and deviations that may affect design intent, product integrity, or safety. • Communicate findings and recommend corrective actions to support timely resolution. • Develop and implement product and process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency. • Support Integrated Product Teams and participate in design reviews. • Represent the engineering organization in the build environment. • Ensure compliance with Boeing standards across suppliers and build partners. • Assist in the preparation of technical documentation and engineering communications. • Support Material Review Boards and other technical review forums as needed. • Analyze production and field data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for product support improvement. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for an engineer who is: • A strong problem solver with sound engineering judgment • Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment • Able to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams • Detail-oriented, responsive, and committed to safety and quality • Eager to contribute to solutions that support MQ-25 mission success Why Boeing At Boeing, you’ll do more than solve technical problems — you’ll help shape the future of aerospace and defense. You’ll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, integrity, and excellence, while working on a program that matters. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience): • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement • 2+ years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience): • (Level 3) 5+ years work-related experience with a Bachelors degree OR an equivalent combination of work-related experience and technical education. • (Level 3) Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) product review • Experience working with Defense customers • Experience with any of the following: Team Center, NX, IVT, MES, Gold, Aurora, VisMockup, 3D Printed Parts, Moonshine Shop, Im-Dev Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features: • Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting • Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.  Pay & Benefits: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.   Summary pay range: Level 2: $85,000 - $115,000 Level 3: $103,700 - $140,300 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Export Control Requirement: This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position. Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the law Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E – Verify • E-Verify (English) • E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement • Right to Work (English) • Right to Work (Spanish)

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